General Knowledge

The sailfish is widely recognized as the fastest marine animal, capable of swimming at speeds up to 68 mph (110 km/h), and is found in warmer parts of the world's oceans. This makes option C the correct answer.

Geoponics is the study and practice of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of plants in soil. Therefore, 'Agriculture' is the correct answer.

Operation Evening Light is another name for Operation Eagle Claw, which was a failed United States military operation in April 1980. The mission aimed to rescue American hostages held in Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis. The operation involved U.S. Navy helicopters and Air Force transport aircraft but was aborted due to mechanical failures and a helicopter collision that killed eight U.S. servicemen. This operation was conducted by the United States, not Pakistan or any other country listed in the options.

Cetology is the branch of marine science that studies whales, dolphins, and porpoises, collectively known as cetaceans. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Whales and Dolphins'.

The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, making option B the correct answer.

Symphony of the Seas is currently the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage and passenger capacity, surpassing other ships like Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Oasis of The Seas.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President of India as per Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This ensures the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission.

In SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area), the sensitive list includes products that are excluded from tariff concessions to protect domestic industries. Therefore, the sensitive list consists of items which do not receive tariff concessions.

The Shining Path is a Maoist militant group originating in Peru, known for its insurgency during the 1980s and 1990s. Therefore, Peru is the correct answer.

The G-15 was established during the Eighth Non-Aligned Movement summit held in Belgrade in 1989. This summit is historically recognized as the founding event of the G-15 group.

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper located in New York City, USA. It is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, making option D the correct answer.

Vatican City is a city-state and does not have a separate capital city; it itself functions as the capital. The other options are countries with distinct capitals.

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) uses French as its official language, reflecting its origins and the language of its founding documents.

The world's well-known solar-powered plane is named Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world flight using only solar energy. The other options are not recognized names of solar-powered planes.

World Autism Awareness Day is internationally recognized and observed annually on April 2nd to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders.

The full official name of the UK is "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," reflecting the political union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Options B and D are incorrect as Ireland is divided, and "British Isles" is a geographical term, not a political entity.

In snooker, a total of 22 balls are used in play: 15 red balls, 6 colored balls, and 1 white cue ball. This makes option C (22) the correct answer.

The United Nations has two additional main headquarters or regional offices: one in Geneva and one in Nairobi, besides its primary headquarters in New York. Therefore, the correct number of additional/regional headquarters districts is two.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972. Therefore, it was created following a conference, making option C correct.

The G-20 does not have a permanent secretariat; its presidency rotates annually among member countries, which organize and host meetings during their term.

Operation Noble Eagle refers to the U.S. military operations initiated to protect the homeland after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It is not related to UN peacekeeping, NATO in Vietnam, or U.S./U.K. airstrikes in Syria.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was established on 29 October 1961. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Operation "Sure Victory" was a Sri Lankan military counter-insurgency operation against the Tamil Tigers conducted in 1996. This operation is historically recorded as taking place in that year, making 1996 the correct answer.

The United States is the country with the highest number of immigrants globally, making it the most common destination for immigration compared to Canada, China, or Australia.

The G-20 was established in 1999 as a forum for international economic cooperation among major economies. This is a well-documented fact in global economic history.